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Rugby Players Embroiled in Sexual Assault Allegation Allowed to Leave Argentina

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Argentine prosecutors have agreed to let French rugby players Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou leave the country while they continue to investigate allegations of sexual assault against them. The pair, both 21, were arrested in July after a 39-year-old woman accused them of repeatedly assaulting her.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, two French rugby players, were accused of violently sexually assaulting a 39-year-old woman in Argentina.
  • The pair deny the allegations and were placed under house arrest in Mendoza in mid-July before being released a month later.
  • Argentine prosecutors have agreed to let the pair leave the country, but they must establish a legal address in France and return to Argentina if requested by the court.
  • The case has sparked widespread media coverage in Argentina and sent shockwaves through the French rugby community.
  • Auradou and Jegou could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted of aggravated sexual assault.
  • The United Rugby Championship has postponed two matches due to a scheduling clash with the Currie Cup final and a Rugby Championship match.
  • Liam Williams, a Wales star, may be able to return to Wales early from his contract in Japan with a possible cut-price deal.
  • Williams, who is pregnant with his first child, could secure a deal with the Dragons or another Welsh region and bolster his income with international appearance money.
  • English giants Harlequins have signed world sevens player of the year Rodrigo Isgro, a 25-year-old Argentine wing.

Statistics:

  • 21: The age of Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, the two French rugby players accused of sexual assault.
  • 39: The age of the woman who accused the pair of repeatedly assaulting her.
  • 20: The maximum prison sentence for aggravated sexual assault in Argentina.
  • 450: The number of appearances made by Liam Williams in his rugby career in Wales.
  • 3: The number of caps won by Rodrigo Isgro for Argentina in 15s rugby.

Sources:

  • "Argentine prosecutors agree to let rugby players return to France amid rape allegations" by PA Sport Staff - September 4, 2024.
  • "Two URC matches postponed due to South African Rugby Union request" - United Rugby Championship.
  • "Dragons hopeful of signing Liam Williams on cheaper contract" by the South Wales Argus, September 4, 2024.
  • "Harlequins sign world sevens player of the year Rodrigo Isgro" by PA Sport Staff - September 4, 2024.

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